Join IAFOR in Kobe, Japan, for The Asian Conference on Language Learning 2018 (ACLL2018), April 27–29. Explore the conference theme “Surviving and Thriving: Education in Times of Change” at this interdisciplinary event.
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The Asian Conference on Language Learning 2018
"Surviving and Thriving: Education in Times of Change"
In 2017, IAFOR education conferences in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America have brought together delegates from around the world to consider the theme of “Educating for Change” from a variety of different perspectives and approaches, taking full advantage of the international make-up of the attendees and the huge diversity of experiences. A recurring theme throughout the conferences was the reference to the future, be it immediate or longer term, as being uncertain; the natural resilience and optimism was counterbalanced by both apprehension; with hope also came fear. In this period of great global political and economic instability, rising inequality and social unrest, the role of education within society has never been more important, but never more vulnerable. This brings us to our conference theme for 2018, which references these inherent vulnerabilities in both educational systems and the individual students and teachers, as well as the necessary resilience needed to not only survive, but also thrive.
How do we teachers, administrators and policymakers adopt and adapt to change outside our control? How do we nurture and encourage positive change, through the excitement of the imagination, innovation and creativity? How can technologies be better used to help us teach, and to help students learn? How do we sustain and manage change? How can we react positively to negative change? How can we, our institutions and our students survive and thrive in these times of change?
In conjunction with our Global Partners, we look forward to extending you a warm welcome in 2018. Location: Art Center Kobe, Kobe, Japan
Dates: Friday, April 27, 2018 to Sunday, April 29, 2018
Conference Theme: "Surviving and Thriving: Education in Times of Change"
Early Bird Abstract Submission Deadline: December 08, 2017*
Final Abstract Submission Deadline: February 08, 2018
Registration Deadline for Presenters: March 08, 2018
*Submit early to take advantage of the discounted registration rates. Learn more about our registration options.
